17 Alaska Admin. Code § 15.131

Current through October 17, 2024
Section 17 AAC 15.131 - Utility accommodation on controlled-access highways
(a) A utility facility may not be installed within the controlled-access limits of a highway unless the utility demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department that
(1) a feasible alternative does not exist; and
(2) the proposed utility facility will not adversely affect the design, construction, maintenance, safety, or operation of the highway.
(b) Access for maintenance of a utility facility located within controlled-access limits of a highway or from the entrance or exit ramp of a highway is prohibited, except if
(1) alternate locations and means of access are unavailable or impractical due to terrain and environmental constraints; and
(2) that use will not adversely affect safety and traffic operation, or damage the highway, a highway structure, or a department installation.
(c) Where an existing highway will be or has been converted to a controlled-access highway, the department may
(1) relocate any existing facility that can be maintained only from the proposed controlled access of a highway or its entrance or exit ramps; or
(2) make other provisions to maintain any existing facility without using access from the highway or its entrance or exit ramps; or
(3) allow access as set out in (b) of this section.

17 AAC 15.131

Eff. 5/23/82, Register 82; am 7/15/2009, Register 191

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